Need to Know
Need to Know
What We Shoot and What You Should Bring
(CVV averages about 160 shooters per weekend)
We normally shoot 5 or 6 "stages" or "scenarios" plus a "side" or "team match". Each "stage" is a "little story" with props and targets. As an example, you might have to "hop up out of bed, unlock the jail cell shoot through the window with your pistol, grab the money bag, go out and get your shotgun and shoot 4 shells from behind the rock, then get your rifle from the horses scabbard and...." Etc.
Each "stage" is different, and each match is different, and you're timed on each "stage" with a time penalty for any missed shots.
Since we shoot
real guns with real bullets SAFETY COMES FIRST: If you are on the range you are encouraged to wear
"ear protection "and REQUIRED to wear EYE PROTECTION (Glasses that will protect your eyes)
Clothing: We dress period "Old Western" (1860 to 1899) or "Movie Western"( John Wayne, The Lone Ranger, etc.), as much as possible. (In major matches it 's required). Sorry, but modern "Billy Bob's" Western doesn't quite fit in with our theme. We do realize, and understand, that it may take some time for new shooters to get their outfits together.
Guns & Ammo
Ammo: If you don't load your own ammo, there are plenty of "Cowboy Loads" on the market.
Revolver:Any SINGLE ACTION cartridge revolver of at least .32 caliber, with about 50 LEAD ONLY bullets not loaded above 1,000fps. We generally shoot at steel targets, and hot hunting loads are not permitted. Black Powder or smokeless powder is OK.
Rifle:Any lever or slide action, tubular feed, exposed hammer rifle or carbine of .25 caliber or larger in a "pistol caliber". (NO .30-06, .30-30, 7mm etc.) OPEN SIGHTS including tang mounted peep sights only. No scopes even if they are "period". Bring about 50 LEAD ONLY bullets, not loaded above 1,400 fps.
(The Long range Rifles, 45-70 etc., are shot on monthly matches OUT TO 400+ YARDS. They are shot after the main stages, you should call for more details about the "Big Guns").
Shotgun:Any Side by Side, typical for the era, without automatic ejectors, with or without external hammers, or any pump shotgun with an exposed hammer (i.e. Winshester Model 97 or Marlin Model 16). About 25 shotgun shells no larger than 10 gauge, or smaller than 20 gauge, and #4 or smaller LEAD ONLY SHOT. We suggest "light target" type loads.
(Children under 14, and shooters with special physical needs, get special exceptions to the above rules..call)
Money and Times. Watching a match is FREE. The match Shooting fee i s $15 for Non Club Members ($10 for Members). You can join at the match. If you don't have all the guns yet, you can usually borrow from one of us to try on a stage or two. Just ASK.
If you want to actually do some shooting, please arrive by 9:00am for registration and the Mandatory Shooters Meeting where we will explain the day's match.
Our matches are usually over by early-afternoon each day, but many of us try to stick around after lunch to "socialize" in the spirit of the Old West.
Remember, this is a Family activity and your whole family is welcome.
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